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What could be the reason for throat pain, cough and cold?
Query: Hello doctor, I have sent a picture of my tonsils and back of the throat. Does it look normal? The red circled area concerns me a lot. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The red patch seems to be slightly inflamed. Do you feel throat pain with or without swallowing? Do you have a fever? Read Full »
I am concerned about throat pain and muffled voice since two months. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from throat pain for the last six weeks and a muffled voice for the last two months. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I advise you to answer the following questions to guide you further. Do you suffer from reflux in the form of a burning sensation in your chest or your stomach? Do you suffer from a bitter taste in your throat when waking up in the morni... Read Full »
Why do I get throat pain during swallowing?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain on the left side of my throat when I swallow for the past two days. I am not sick and do not have a sore throat, fever, swollen glands, or any change in my throat. I am a 51-year-old female. Do you know what this could be and what I can do about it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please capture a photo for your throat and send it to me. Do you have reflux in the form of a burning sensation in your chest or your stomach? Do you have a bitter taste in your throat when waking up in the morning? Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Can you tell me if I should be worried about this yellow spot on my tonsil? It showed up about a week before I got sick with a sore throat and congested sinuses. I have been better for about a week, but it is not going away. I have tried to wipe it off with a cuticle. It is not pus or a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome toicliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There is nothing to worry about. Just follow it up once every month, not every day, to avoid anxiety. It does not look like anything serious. I suggest you to use a mouth-gargle solution. I hope I have answered your qu... Read Full »
My left tonsil is swollen with pain and other symptoms. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a sore throat for about three months now. I did a Z-pak and then a seven-day course of Levaquin and I am now on a course or Amoxicillin and Clavulanate, but I do not see any results. My left tonsil is specifically feeling swollen and enlarged. My current symptoms are fatigue, p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Please capture a photo of your throat from inside using your phone camera while turning the flashlight and send it to me. Do you suffer from reflux in the form of a burning sensation in your chest or your stomac... Read Full »
How do I manage sore throat and small ulcers in the throat?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a very sore throat for the last three days and have been taking pain killers and antibiotic (Azithromycin 500), but they only gave temporary relief. I noticed small ulcers at the visible part of my throat, not sure if these were there when the symptoms started. These are the on... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.If it is an ulcer, the antibiotic can worsen it, so please stop antibiotics. Please capture a photo for your throat and send it to me. I need to see the ulcer. Is the ulcer tender for food and water? Do you have reflux? Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male. I recently had a viral illness about 30 days ago. When I had it, my throat was sore, and I noticed this small whitish and yellow circle on the anterior tonsil pillar arch when I opened my mouth wide. I am concerned it was there prior, as it has not disappeared.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the picture (attachment removed for patient identity protection), your throat looks normal, and this circled small ulcer looks safe, not cancerous. The picture shows dark redness in your throat and anterior tonsillar pillars. Is this redness a colour effect? ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 69-year-old male having asthma, and sleep apnea. I am overweight, and I take medication for asthma (inhalers) a low-dose blood pressure medication and Pantoprazole for reflux. I have recently been prescribed, Penicillin V for a sore throat which had no effect. On returning to t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not panic. According to your history, sleep apnea is the main cause. I am sure you are a mouth breather, especially at night. This makes your tongue and throat dry and irritated most of the time. The acid reflux aggravates the complaint also. I suggest a nasa... Read Full »
How to prevent sinusitis, dry nose and shivering during winters?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a recurring ailment that I usually get once or twice per winter. It starts with extreme shivering and overheating, but no fever. Day two usually involves a very dry nose, very low energy, and heightened sensitivity to touch or light. Days 3 to 5 usually involve more traditional... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most of these attacks start as a viral infection and then become complicated by bacterial infection. These attacks are hard to be prevented completely but the use of seasonal influenza vaccines are helpful and can decrease the number of the attacks. Flu vaccines are taken... Read Full »
I am worried about having a persistent sore throat and painful swallowing. What can be the cause?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had a persistent, localized sore throat for three weeks on one side, painful swallowing, and pain when flexing the throat (like a deep cough, for example). I am very worried; please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. com. Please capture a photo of your throat using your phone camera and send it to me. Do you suffer from reflux in the form of a burning sensation in your chest or stomach? Do you suffer from a bitter taste in your throat when waking up in the morning? Are you feverish? Pleas... Read Full »